Scam-Meter Registry
Verified cases, not rumors
Every case in the Scam-Meter is reviewed by a Level 5 Diagnostic Technician and matched to industry labor guides. We publish the facts so drivers can protect themselves.
$2.4M+
Overcharges documented
1,280+
Cases reviewed
98%
Verification success rate
24 hrs
Average review time
How we verify
Every published case follows the same review process.
Estimate intake
We collect line items, shop notes, and any supporting photos or PDFs.
Labor guide check
Every line is compared to industry labor guides and OEM data.
Expert verdict
A Level 5 Diagnostic Technician confirms inflated labor or fluff.
Primary sources
- •Mitchell, ALLDATA, and OEM labor guides
- •NHTSA VIN data for vehicle verification
- •Photo/PDF documentation from the estimate
- •Technician notes and parts pricing benchmarks
Scam of the Week
A 'clean' Carfax masked frame damage and a parts list padded with unnecessary replacements.
Scam of the Week: $9k Camry Surprise
A 'clean' Carfax masked frame damage and a parts list padded with unnecessary replacements.
Location
Orlando, FL
Vehicle
2017 Toyota Camry
Shop Quote
$9,040
Fair Price
$4,350
Overcharge
$4,690
Transmission rebuild billed as necessary
2014 Ford Escape
Brake job padded with extra labor
2018 Honda Accord
A/C compressor replaced without failure
2016 Nissan Rogue
Timing belt 'urgent' on a chain motor
2015 Ford Focus
Coolant flush billed as mandatory
2019 Toyota RAV4
Fuel pump swapped for a bad relay
2012 Chevy Malibu